Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Malaysia's Climate


Malaysia’s climate, except in the higher mountains, is hot and humid throughout the year. Average daily temperatures vary from about 21° to 32° C (70° to 90° F). Rainfall is generally high and distributed throughout the year, although precipitation peaks during the north-east monsoon months of November to March. The exposed northern slopes of Sarawak and Sabah receive as much as 5,080 mm (200 in) of rainfall per year. Average rainfall for the peninsula is about 2,540 mm (100 in).

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